I spent most days playing football in it though, so it's probably just as well. £115 for a pair of trainers? Jeeeeeeeeeez. Although I imagine that Tristan spends a fair bit of time looking down at his feet, so maybe worth splashing the extra cash on something that looks nice.

In fairness it was knee-length cashmere with a big collar and I was about to start a job that would involve LONG trips home via several nightbuses, several times a week. I'm not sorry. I still have the coat, though by now it needs relining.

I would spend £100 on a good pair of trousers, but you don't need to. If you really want clothes that are more high-end, sample sales are full of win. Got some black Alexander McQueen trousers at one recently. They were £60 in the sample sale [no idea what their retail price was], and very plain. Just perfect black trousers that sit beautifully and don't crease annoyingly or behave weirdly at the waistband or any of the stuff you often get with cheaper trousers.

And as below I will happily spend £120-ish on shoes, if they are good. Kurt Geiger FTW.

on a new pair of girls brogues when i get paid on friday. Sometimes it can be good to spend a lot on something but wear it all the time - you have to really know what you want to avoid wasting money though. And be disciplined about getting things fixed so they last for years.

but its not a trend thing for me - although long live the trend if it means shops keep producing them. I need a smart pair of flats and they're miles better than any flimsy ballet pumps or silly strappy things.